More on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable... In our first lockdown here in the UK there was a surge of creativity. Hilarious memes and videos, new ways of working, new ways of schooling, new ways of living together. My household was no different. I’d never considered myself to be creative, it was a nice idea … Continue reading Does staying in your comfort zone stifle growth and creativity?
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Kindred Spirits
A pair of geese flew low to the tall grass, circled, came in to land Away from their gaggle at last, they settled their feathers andSat still in quiet contemplation, of the lush green sceneryAlone at last, away from prying eyes, finally they were freeTo be themselves together, far from the din of the crowdThey … Continue reading Kindred Spirits
The Search for Valuable Values
Values are a big part of our identity, so getting clear on them is pretty important when it comes to living a fulfilled life, yet many of us (myself included) have only a vague sense of what they are. For a long time I thought I was value-less. Not that I was living some kind … Continue reading The Search for Valuable Values
Removing the Filter
I like to think I’ve been honest in my blog posts, albeit occasionally exaggerating anecdotes for humorous effect (what good story teller doesn’t?). But a recent conversation with a friend reminded me that despite my best intentions, I too can fall into the trap of only showing the good side of the story to others. … Continue reading Removing the Filter
Pay Attention to the Universe: Part Two
In my post Pay Attention to the Universe, I was reminded of the joy that life has to offer, if only I can escape from my own head and into the present moment long enough to see it. Last week I sat in my office (on my bed), trying to tune out the noise of … Continue reading Pay Attention to the Universe: Part Two
The Reason Why
The dog sat still in wonder, as she gazed upon the sky She watched it turn from grey to pink, but didn't question why. Her ears twitched to capture, the chorus of the birds But she didn't try to describe it, or put it into words She simply sat and took it in, the glory … Continue reading The Reason Why
The imaginary life of perfection
I read a lot. In particular, I read a lot about how I can be better. A better parent, a better writer, a better human. Whilst I know I can never be perfect, there’s a small but maniacal part of my ego that refuses to let go of the belief that if I just work … Continue reading The imaginary life of perfection
Good Vibrations
I went into this lockdown kind of looking forward to it. Our compassion for other peoples’ suffering aside, my family mostly enjoyed the first one. We were furloughed and had the excitement of starting a major renovation project. The sun was shining, remote learning wasn’t even a thing and we had no internet anyway, so … Continue reading Good Vibrations
Happy Trails
As the snail slithered home from his art class, a poster caught his eyeDare to dream big, the poster proclaimed, you can do anything if you tryThe poster depicted a snail like him, with a magnificent shiny shellThe shell had a pool and a Tiki bar; he fell under the posters spellSo the snail went … Continue reading Happy Trails
Stop the negativity train, I want to get off!
Do you ever have those days when everything feels like a problem? When the voice inside your head has nothing good to say and it’s all just too much effort? Some days it seems like my internal dialogue is a slow moving train of negativity, trundling around the track in my head, belching up clouds … Continue reading Stop the negativity train, I want to get off!
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